PARLIAMENT

A felicitation ceremony to appreciate the service rendered by the Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa, Speaker, Hon. Chandima Weerakkody, Deputy Speaker and Hon. Murugesu Chandrakumar, Deputy Chairman of Committees of the Seventh Parliament was held on the 10^th of July 2015 at the Staff Cafeteria of Parliament. It was organized by the Secretary General of Parliament and his staff.

Delivering the welcome address, the Secretary General of Parliament recalled the yeoman service rendered by the Speaker, Deputy Speaker and Deputy Chairman of Committees in safeguarding the independence of the Legislature and promoting the welfare of the staff of Parliament. He also wished them well for all their future endeavours. Commemorative Plaques were presented subsequently following the citations by the Assistant Secretary General.

The Message by Hon. Murugesu Chandrakumar was read by the Secretary General of Parliament. Thereafter, the Hon. Chandima Weerakkody addressed the audience. He emphasized the need for suitable peoples’ representatives citing the “March 12 declaration”. Addressing the occasion, the Hon. Speaker thanked the Secretary General of Parliament and his staff for the support provided by them. He also valued their service towards the legislature during challenging situations.

The Deputy Secretary General of Parliament delivered the Vote of Thanks, concluding the ceremony.

Earlier, the Hon. Speaker and the Hon. Deputy Speaker posed for group photographs with the staff of the Parliament Secretariat and other/ancillary staff at the Main Steps.